CAP Camera and Cinematography for Animation

Question 1

Which shot type frames a character from the waist up and is commonly used in dialogue scenes in animation?

Accepted Answer

Medium shot

Answer

A medium shot frames the subject from approximately the waist up, making it ideal for conveying both facial expression and body language in dialogue.

Question 2

What is the term for the imaginary line between two characters that, if crossed by the camera, causes a spatial disorientation known as breaking the 180-degree rule?

Accepted Answer

Action axis

Answer

The action axis (also called the line of action) is the imaginary 180-degree line that defines screen direction; crossing it creates a confusing reversal of positions.

Question 3

In animation cinematography, what does a 'Dutch angle' (canted angle) shot convey?

Accepted Answer

Tension, unease, or psychological disturbance

Answer

A Dutch angle tilts the camera diagonally on its roll axis to create a sense of unease, tension, or a character's disturbed mental state.

Question 4

Which camera movement smoothly follows a moving subject by physically moving the camera sideways, parallel to the subject?

Accepted Answer

Tracking/dolly shot

Answer

A tracking or dolly shot moves the camera laterally to follow a subject, maintaining consistent framing while the character moves through the environment.

Question 5

What is 'field of view' (FOV) in 3D animation cameras, and how does a wide FOV affect the scene?

Accepted Answer

The angle the camera captures; wide FOV exaggerates depth and perspective distortion

Answer

Field of view is the angle of the scene captured by the camera; a wide FOV captures more of the environment but exaggerates perspective, making near objects appear larger relative to distant ones.

CAP - Certified Animation Professional Practice Test

CAP - Certified Animation Professional Practice Test

CAP Camera and Cinematography for Animation